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-- Apollo 11 launched on July 16, 1969 from in Florida astronauts Neil Kennedy Space , carrying Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. After three days of travel through space,

Dryden Powell Earns Eagle Scout Rank

Dryden Powell, a member of the Troop 65, Council Grove, has achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. His project was constructing 20 road closed barricades for the U.S. Army

FIRST MAN

-Buzz Aldrin steps onto the lunar surface on July 21, 1969, following the moon landing on July 20.

WATERCOLOR SUNSET

-- This picture taken at Council Grove Reservoir showcases the impressive palette of colors in a Kansas sunset. (Photo by Peg Siemers)

CITY LAKE BOAT REGATTA WINNERS

-- The Peterson family, with boat number 10, were the first place ’ winners Saturday during the Council Grove City Lake Assocation s annual Independence Day Regatta.

SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAM

-- Nineteen kids, ages 5 to 12, participated in a six week Summer Tennis Program provided by Council Grove Life Center and the USTA Net Generation. The sessions, which were

News

Board Approves HOSA Group; Powell, Scott Re-Elected As President and VP

Monday’s meeting of the USD 417 Board of Education opened with the approval of two resolutions pursuant to SB130, which involve setting meeting dates and the date for election of officers.

Man Enters Plea In Killing Of Confidential Drug Informant

MANHATTAN (AP) — Authorities say a Kansas man has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit first degree murder in the killing of a confidential drug informant whose body was found by deer hunters.